Bharat Startup OS
Department of Biotechnology (DBT) · Part B

Students Innovations for Translation & Advancement of Research Explorations

SITARE

Grants up to ₹15 lakh plus training and mentoring for biotech student innovators to turn research ideas into startups.

Grant Ideation Up to ₹15 lakh

Overview & Objective

Grants up to ₹15 lakh plus training and mentoring for biotech student innovators to turn research ideas into startups.

Key Benefits & Funding

  • SITARE-GYTI: Innovative student projects receive funding support of up to ₹15 lakh each for projects with commercial potential leading to creation of biotech startups.
  • SITARE-Appreciation Grant: Students selected to attend Biotech Innovation Ignition School (BIIS) workshops are eligible to receive funding support of up to ₹1 lakh each, followed by training and mentoring.

Eligibility Criteria

  • SITARE-GYTI: An Indian Student pursuing Ph.D./Masters in any discipline.
  • SITARE-Appreciation Grant: Students pursuing undergraduate programme in any discipline, preferably from Tier II/Tier III cities and aspirational districts within India.

How to Apply

For SITARE-GYTI: The call for application opens once a year in August/September for 45-60 days. Proposals shall be submitted online only. SITARE-Appreciation Grant: Applications need to be submitted online only. Call for applications are invited against advertisement by SITARE Partner